More Than Motherhood

Scripture for Today: Luke 11:27-28 While Jesus was saying these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You and the breasts at which You nursed.” But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the Word of God and observe it.”

It is amazing that my Mother is still with us! At 91 years old, God has certainly blessed her with a long life! Every Mother’s Day I am certain it is our last one with her. But she keeps surprising us, and herself! My Mother was the one who introduced me to Jesus and led me in a prayer of commitment to Him. She has lived her life selflessly for her husband, for her four children, but most of all for her Lord. She is an incredible example to me!

God’s Word exalts and honors motherhood. I am thankful to have had such a good experience with my own Mother, and in mothering my three children. But I know not everyone has had such positive experiences. There are those who are reminded only of pain each Mother’s Day.

We tend to look at our roles as wives and mothers as the most exalted and fulfilling role we could possibly have on this earth. Certainly, I do not want to take anything away from how wonderful these experiences can be. But there is a blessing that is bigger according to the words of Jesus in our verse today; the blessing of hearing and obeying God’s Word.

My role as a follower of Christ far outweighs my role as anything else. My relationship with Him never disappoints. It is deeper, more faithful and more satisfying than any human relationship. Thank you Lord, for the blessing of knowing You.